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Question
What are the primary products formed from the ozonolysis of an internal alkyne followed by hydrolysis?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Ozonolysis of an internal alkyne cleaves the triple bond, and the subsequent hydrolysis yields two molecules of carboxylic acid. Terminal alkynes produce a carboxylic acid and carbon dioxide.
Hint
Ozonolysis of alkynes is more oxidative than that of alkenes.